Specialy build for competicion. A typical ice sailing race is run on a triangular course. A movie I have wanted to get for a couple of years now is "Gods of Speed". Many people pursue ice sailing as a hobby, but others prefer to compete in ice yacht races known as regattas. The 24-hour speed record is a coveted jewel in the Volvo Ocean Race crown. The wind was blowing 15 to 20 MPH out of the WNW and the ice was so smooth that it looked like someone had cleaned the entire North Broads with a Zamboni. Each subsequent place gets one less point. DN yachts A old class; often home-built and an extreme construction; weak but fast in light winds. If you have any questions, consult with a local ice yacht club, which will likely provide regular reports about ice and weather conditions. Skate sailing A important sport in Sweden and very tough . and other yachts. We know that! Areas of open water, thin ice, expansion cracks, ice heaves and river inlets and outlets can compromise the integrity of ice, making ice sailing more dangerous. Great vid Gizmo. New pictures 1999 from USA showing World speed-record holder. Four World Sail Speed Record Projects with Stand Inside "Ice Wing": On Ice Skates (on feet), On Ice (any contraption, e g also ice yacht), Outright (any surface) and for Weight Limited Light Craft Earlier this month, MyWindPowerSystem.com reported on Richard Jenkin’s land speed record in his Greenbird wind powered car in which he reached 202 km/hr on sand in the dry Lake Ivanpah in California - USA I thought I would try to see how fast my Cheapskate “Hat Trick” would go. First place gets the number of entrants plus one. There is an intro on You Tube but not the full movie. Safety Nothing is like sailing on ice. Originally, such craft were boats with a support structure, riding on the runners and steered with a rear blade, as with a conventional rudder. I believe the speed record for ice sailing stands at 145 mph, 233 kmh or 126 knots. A British man’s plan to break the world land sailing speed record -- on ice. One such occasion came halfway through Leg 9 … Cheapie Speed record set on Damariscotta Lake on Saturday 1/28/2017. I really think these ice yachts would be the ultimate sailing experience. Crews sail the course several times and earn points based on their finish. High-performance sailing is achieved with low forward surface resistance—encountered by catamarans, sailing hydrofoils, iceboats or land sailing craft—as the sailing craft obtains motive power with its sails or aerofoils at speeds that are often faster than the wind. An iceboat (occasionally spelled ice boat or traditionally called an ice yacht) is a recreational or competition sailing craft supported on metal runners for traveling over ice.One of the runners is steerable. When the opportunity presents itself, the sailors say, go for it.